POSITION TITLE: Director of Modernization

DEPARTMENT: Modernization Department

REPORTS TO: Executive Director or designee

Employment Status: Full-time

Union Status: Non-Union

Funding: COCC

FLSA Status: Exempt

The primary purpose of this position of the Director of Modernization is to work in the Housing Authority City of Camden (HACC) Modernization Department, responsible for project management and technical expertise to the Executive Department and assist in accomplishing its primary goal of the development of mixed income housing in the City of Camden. Under direction, is responsible for the overall administration of a comprehensive redevelopment of these sites; also serves as development advisor to the Executive Director and does related work as required. The Modernization Department is responsible for the planning, design, financing, project management and oversight of all phases of the development process required for developing mixed-income housing. This includes the revitalization of antiquated and obsolete public housing and necessary connections and/or improvements to the surrounding neighborhood. All activities will support the Housing Authority of the City of Camden’s overall mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

• Knowledge of the functions and regulations of agencies such as Planning Boards, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related areas. • Establishing goals, priorities, strategic initiatives, policy standardization and performance metrics.

Develop communications and presentations to provide updates, milestones, accomplishments, and risks related to Modernization initiatives and projects. • Manage and report on the Modernization team budget to ensure operating and capital budgetary objectives are met. • Effectively coordinate with the Executive Director and department directors, preparation of monthly programmatic and financial reports to the Board of Commissioners.

• Ensure that all assigned projects are executed in accordance with the established means and methods to achieve quality project completion, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project schedule and investment decision-making process for development-related acquisition, demolition/disposition, and relocation programs with inter-departmental or inter-agency task groups.
• Manage the planning, development, and construction of multiple mixed finance and mixed income housing development projects.
• Create and administer project budgets (i.e.: development, construction, operating, and additional services budgets)
• Prepare and manage the preparation of application materials for various financing sources and HUD approvals for development projects.
• Prepare and manage the preparation of development subsidy and financing applications for a variety of governmental and private sources.
• Prepare and present presentations about various development projects to executive staff, Board members, city officials, and the public.
• Plan, organize, and lead project meetings with internal staff, project partners, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of routine compliance reports and expenditure reports.
• Prepare and maintain organized contract files with appropriate documentation.
• Assist in creating and managing various tracking systems to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget and in compliance with contract agreements and regulations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining division filing system, both for electronic/hard copies.
• Collect various forms/types of data, perform analysis and completion of reports on findings, and prepare/submit reports to Executive Staff, HUD, and other agencies.
• Collect and analyze data for preparation of budgets, perform budget analysis, and prepare reports with related findings.
• Research and manage property ownership records.
• Identify, procure, and manage consultant assistance for planning, development and supportive service activities.
• Produce, publish, and manage Requests for Proposals (RFP) and coordinate with other HACP departments to assure appropriate advertising and budget allocation of a variety of procurements related to development projects.
• Submit and track information in support of processing payments. Track, process, review, and approve invoices, prepare payment requests, set up payments in HACC requisition system, and review for compliance with approved budgets.
• Improve job performance through training and seek opportunities for growth through special assignments.
• Maintain full understanding and ability to communicate Departmental goals and standards.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of HACC and HUD guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Develop positive working relationships with co-workers, executive management, and partners.
• Use initiative and vision to seek out areas where greater contributions can be made to the Department.
• Be flexible as to work environment and assigned tasks.
• Act as a source of information for less experienced staff.
• Meet all output goals in an expeditious and accurate manner.
• Acquire knowledge of Section 3 HUD Compliance
• Develop and implement strategies for the employment of public housing residents in all aspects of plan implementation.
• Attend HACC Board of Commissioners meeting.
• Attend community meetings in the evening and weekend as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree (master’s degree preferred) in architecture, planning, public or business administration, finance or other related field. Previous experience in real estate development, real estate finance, capital improvement program planning, neighborhood economic development, and/or neighborhood planning and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience in the planning, development, and management of land acquisition Preference for candidates that have specific experience in multifamily housing finance, the use of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) or grant administration for federally funded housing construction projects. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and basic numbers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires frequent standing, stretching, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, pushing, and pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NEW JERSEY RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has an exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

I, __________________________________________ have read the above job description for my position, I fully understand the contents, and I shall perform these duties to the best of my ability.

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